Platymitra arborea
Platymitra arborea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Platymitra arborea, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species plays a vital role in traditional healing practices. Its unique chemical profile offers significant potential for treating various ailments, making it a subject of intense study.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Seed · Barks
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Alphonsea Philippinensis · Macahanea Arborea · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Platymitra arboreaSynonyms
- Alphonsea philippinensis
- Macahanea arborea
- Alphonsea arborea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling within the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Platymitra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Platymitra | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found within the specific botanical region known as Malesia. Its distribution is quite localized, focusing primarily on the islands of the Philippines. Within this tropical archipelago, the species occupies particular ecological niches suitable for its growth. Because it is restricted to this area, it represents a unique element of Filipino biodiversity. Understanding this limited range is essential for the conservation efforts of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Platymitra arborea, possesses several distinct botanical structures that contribute to its overall biology. The sturdy stem provides the essential structural support required to elevate the foliage toward sunlight, while the broad leaf surfaces serve as the primary sites for photosynthesis. Below the surface, the plant may utilize a rhizome for vegetative spread and nutrient storage. Once the reproductive cycle is complete, the plant produces seeds, each individual seed containing the genetic blueprint necessary to germinate and give rise to a new generation.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seed | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | Biological research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Toxicology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | Toxicology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Toxicology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Platymitra arborea has 4 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Biological research (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Foods (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extract | SpringerPlus (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cameroonian medicinal spice extracts | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dichloromethane extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oils from the seeds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seeds and fruits | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyclohexane extract from the fruits | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Metabolites (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |